Today i said goodbye to my little mate of 17 years, Lucky.
Lucky had become blind and deaf and was starting to become distressed and a bit lost at home, so me and the wife decided it was time to visit the vet.
At the moment we are in shock, we have spoken briefly about it, but we decided today to call the vet at midday, and by 12.30 our best friend was gone.
God I miss him.
We both feel sick today, confused, sad and totally lost.
I have been reading up on grief and know these stages will pass, but at the moment i feel like shit.

I dont know why, but i just felt the need to post my thoughts, and a couple of pics of our buddy.... who knows it may help me feel a little less sad.

For Luckster - this place is empty, so empty, so empty without you.

My Heart goes out to you & you're family, it's such a big loss when a pet is taken away, especially after 17 years, it's the same as loosing a family member, I have a Jack Russell that I love & adore & I haven't had him that long so I know how you would feel.
You're dog was a cute little dog, thanks for sharing.

Sorry for your loss, Peter!

i'm so very sorry for your loss - i went through a similar experience, recently, and it brings a lump to my throat, hearing of your distress and grief....... best wishes to you, mate.

My best to you as you move on. losing a great friend is never easy. I lost my dog a few years back and can't bring myself to ever get another one. cherish the great memories my stones friend.

" Today i said goodbye to my little mate of 17 years, Lucky.  "

So sorry for your loss  --- RIP Lucky !

Oh, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. He was absolutely adorable, and I know, such a comfort and friend to you. I do remember that first day--and the "sunken" feeling in the pit of your stomach. The shock, the grief..... Take as much time as you need to grieve--to feel and to miss and to love. You know you have so many friends here who care...

This poem helped me out when I lost my pet. Hopefully it'll do the same for you. It's called "Rainbow Bridge:"


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS..TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING YOU GAVE YOUR DOG A GREAT LIFE.

RIP Lucky.

Sorry there Mobbs!
May the good memories bring you strength

pomaranian dogs have an annoying high pitched bark.  i know someone who owns 2 of these things and you can hear them from a mile away.  i would never own one

Your friend had a long good life Buddy. Time will heal the hurt, keep the Memory alive, Many of us understand and give you our help in strength.
Stay Strong and always remember IMo all living things have souls "that soul is not gone it lives in your heart"

Condolences on your little mate, Daeth.  I haven't read this whole thread so someone may have said this before:  get a new dog, but not the same breed.  Start anew.

Those are beautiful pictures, Deathgod. I'm so sorry for your loss. Our golden retriever had emergency surgery on Feb 7th, and will probably be OK, but I can really relate to your situation.

They really are a part of the family, aren't they?

oh. heartbreak.  I remember mine in August. Its so true they fill up the house with their presence.
Its very difficult I'm sure but now I believe I let  mine linger on too long b/c in retrospect he was
in pain but I was in denial. you will find the wider perspective later on it takes time.  I'm sure he was very lucky to have you two to share life with.

I just wanted to say thanks for the kind thoughts from my Stones loving peeps.
We went to the Vet this morning and brought Lucky home.
We spent some time talking to him and holding him and buried him next to his fave lemon tree.
I now feel like I have said goodbye, and given him the dignity his life deserved.
Thanks all for allowing me to post about my feelings, it has made me feel a bit better.
I now truly understand grief that people suffer, and its something i wouldnt wish on anyone.
At least now my little mate is at home.

now ... will we get a new album, tour, vaults opening in 2010 ??

I think its lovely that Lucky's final resting place is at home.  Lucky was very...lucky to share his life with you.

I've lost pets througout my life -
From the first family pet, Midnight, a stray we took in to most recently, a Husky mix, Mercedes, I got from a local animal shelter.
They leave their mark on your life and all you can do is give them a good life, all your love - and they're happy. They aren't supposed to outlast us, and although we know that intellectually, it always hurts when they pass.
I just took in a Daschund mix puppy, Ella, that i've fallen in love with....
You never forget them, but you do learn to love again.
Love them while you can....